School Overview
Mary Passage Middle School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a modern educational facility that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Named after a significant local historical figure, the school is part of the Newport News Public Schools district and is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to support the development of young adolescents, emphasizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of essential life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on technology integration and student engagement to prepare its diverse student body for future success in high school and beyond. Beyond the core classroom instruction, Mary Passage Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build community. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school strives to create a supportive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and participate actively in their own educational journey.
944
Total Students
66.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY PASSAGE MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White168
Hispanic149
Black498
Asian16
Two or More102
American Indian5
Pacific Islander6
  • Black
    498 (52.8 %)
  • White
    168 (17.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    149 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    102 (10.8 %)
  • Asian
    16 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Newport News City Public Schools
Phone: (757)886-7600
Website: http://passage.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 911
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 303
Grade 7 308
Grade 8 333

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY PASSAGE MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6303
Grade 7308
Grade 8333
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY PASSAGE MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46248.9%
Male48251.1%